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South Korea, Seoul
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Mandarin is taught from Nursery age upwards as part of BEK's language program. English is the primary language of instruction. Non-native speakers of English may receive language support through bilingual teaching; in BEK Lodge, each class has a bilingual teacher to help bridge Korean and English. Other languages and progression levels beyond Mandarin are not described.
At BEK Lodge (Pre-Nursery through Year 2), each class has a bilingual teacher to facilitate transitions between Korean and English. This bilingual support is designed to help young learners access English-language instruction while maintaining exposure to Korean as needed. Mandarin is taught as part of BEK's diverse language program from Nursery age upwards. English is the primary language of instruction, aligned with the National Curriculum of England.
British Education Korea (BEK) is a group of five campuses delivering a British-style international education in Seoul, Bundang and Dongtan. BEK was established in 2010 and operates BEK Secondary in Seoul, BEK Prep, BEK Lodge, BEK Bundang and BEK Dongtan. The curriculum is built around the National Curriculum for England and Cambridge pathways, with Primary and Prep offerings incorporating Cambridge (Primary/Secondary) and IGCSE/A‑Levels in the secondary program. BEK runs an English-speaking environment across its campuses, with a dedicated bilingual approach in the Lodge and Bundang settings. Mandarin is taught as a core language from Nursery age, alongside English, Maths, Science and other subjects. The school emphasises inquiry-based learning, international-mindedness and host-country awareness, with a strong pastoral care framework, small class sizes, and active co-curricular life. Co-curriculars include the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Student Council and a music program, as well as regular sports fixtures and educational trips.
